THE TURBO RANGER- Joshua Christopher
Volleyball is one of the hardest sports to come by.
Filled with high intensity and popularity in the United States, the sport gets dropped by most people after their college careers because of a lack of professional organizations in the world.
The last professional league began with a women’s division in 2012 followed by the men’s on 2013.
Unfortunately, it was discontinued in 2017 because volleyball was not a revenue based sport such as the NFL or WNBA.
The Cincinnat Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has expanded his investment portfolio into the realm of professional volleyball, securing partial ownership of a franchise alongside music sensation Jason Derulo.
The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback and the chart-topping artist are set to co-own a team based in Omaha, Nebraska, marking a significant venture into the world of professional volleyball.
In an exclusive interview with TMZ Sports, Derulo explained the beginning of his collaboration with Burrow discussing their partnership and a shared connection with Omaha businessman Danny White, Derulo’s business partner, who has established ties with the Burrow family.
While Derulo had encountered Burrow’s family on several occasions, it was only recently that he met the quarterback himself—coincidentally, just a few nights before Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona.
The duo’s involvement in the start-up pro volleyball league was initially announced in December, highlighting the participation of Joe Burrow and his parents, Jimmy and Robin. A press release emphasized the familial connection between the Burrows and league co-founder Dave Winham, further solidifying their commitment to the venture.
As the pro volleyball league takes shape, the locations for the first two franchises have been unveiled—Omaha, Nebraska, and Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The league, slated to make its debut in 2024, is poised to bring a new dimension to the sports landscape. This strategic move not only diversifies Burrow’s investment portfolio but also solidifies Derulo’s venture into the realm of sports ownership.
Together, they aim to elevate the profile of their franchise and contribute to the success of the pro volleyball league.
